Timing is everything, right?
Diabetes educators explain when they eat their first meal to manage their blood sugars.
Breakfast is one of the most unique meals of the day because its consumed after a long fast.
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(Hence the name break fast.)
If you have diabetes, you may want to know what time you should eat breakfast.
Right after waking up?
Wait a little bit?
The real answer to this question is that everyones needs are unique.
In short: What works for you may not work for someone else.
Heres more about how to time your breakfast right.
Benefits of Eating Breakfast for Diabetes
What you eat for breakfast matters for your health.
It plays a role in metabolism, provides sustainable energy and delivers important nutrients for your well-being.
In addition, breakfast can be protective against chronic disease.
Some research suggests that eating breakfast may be linked to a reduced risk of key in 2 diabetes.
These types of whole plant foods are low insaturated fatand rich in fiber.
Fiber can help keep us full, contributes to gut health and regulates blood sugar.
These are foods that she prefers and that nourish her body.
She makes adjustments based on her blood glucose and activity level.
Knowing what foods work for you is advantageous to maintaining energy and managing blood glucose levels.
Alternatively, knowing which foods dont work well for you could be equally important.
What matters is that you find the pattern that works for you.
I do not force myself to eat breakfast if I am not hungry, she explains.
Plunkett agrees with not providing blanket recommendations because there are so many factors that can affect your levels.
Blood glucose can be especially reactive in the early morning due to physiological factors.
To help take these factors into account,test your blood sugaroften.
For example,walkingafter a meal is a powerful tool to help manage your blood glucose levels.
Its something you might incorporate into your routine if your breakfast unexpectedly causes a rise in blood sugar.
These are all things you might consider when deciding when the best time is foryouto eat breakfast.
For personalized nutrition information, reach out to a registered dietitian or certified diabetes care and education specialist.
Center for Disease Control.Fiber: the carb that helps you manage diabetes.
American Diabetes Association.What is the Diabetes Plate?
